The Many Faces of Deprivation : A Multidimensional Approach to Poverty in Armenia
This note describes a new measure of multidimensional poverty developed for Armenia. In 2013, the National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia and the World Bank began work on a national measure of multidimensional poverty to supplement...
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| Format: | Working Paper |
| Language: | English en_US |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2017
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10986/28463 |
| Summary: | This note describes a new measure of
multidimensional poverty developed for Armenia. In 2013, the
National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia and
the World Bank began work on a national measure of
multidimensional poverty to supplement the consumption
poverty indicator. This measure, which was identified
through consultations with many stakeholders in Armenia,
reflects deprivations specific to Armenia in the areas of
education, health, labor, housing conditions, and basic
needs. The approach offers insights into the complexity,
depth, and persistence of poverty in the country; tailoring
it specifically to the country context enhances its
relevance for policy. This note uses the new measure to
describe national trends and regional patterns. |
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